[Paraguayan Authorities Crack Down on Two Illegal Bitcoin Mining Farms, Seize 35 Mining Machines] According to Criptonoticias, Paraguayan authorities conducted operations in the Alto Paraná Department, dismantling two illegal Bitcoin mining farms and seizing a total of 35 mining machines. On September 17, the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) discovered an illegal mining farm with unauthorized electricity connections in the Minga Guazú district, confiscating 10 ASIC mining machines and imposing a fine of approximately 1.76 billion guaraníes (around $30,000). Earlier, on September 12, police intervened in the Remansito community of Ciudad del Este following noise complaints, seizing 25 mining machines. The operations were jointly carried out by ANDE, the National Police, and the Public Prosecutor's Office, targeting illegal electricity usage. Meanwhile, the Chamber of Deputies has passed a resolution requiring ANDE to submit a report within 15 working days on the electricity consumption, pricing structure, and regulatory status of cryptocurrency mining farms to assess their impact on grid stability and the economy.